Hotel Tourist, Sorrento

Advantages: Beautiful scenery
Disadvantages: Traffic noise

.... There is a train line which also resembles the tube with the amount of graffiti on it and is a 300metre walk from Tasso. We stayed away from it so cannot comment on the quality. Taxis are numerous but can be expensive because of the traffic as the meter keeps moving even when you are not. For the ultimate tourist experience there are horse drawn carriages that leave from Tasso for a quick tour. Local tours can be organized from the tourist office which is located in the centre of town. Accommodation Hotels and camp sites abound in Sorrento and there is something for every budget. We stayed in a hotel just outside of the main town in Sant Agnello (see review Hotel Grand Parco del Sole) One point to consider when booking a hotel is the traffic noise in and around the centre of Sorrento particularly at night when everyone drives their cars and scooters... Read review

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Advantages: Very friendly and great food!
Disadvantages: I don't go often enough!

...when you visit places. The people in the Sorrento area are very friendly and hospitable. After visitng six time, there are a few of the local bar, restaurant and hotel staff we regard as friends. Its great to return to Sorrento after a few years absence and be greeted by some of the same old faces in bars and restaurants who remember you. Local shopkeepers also remember you. We first went to Sorrento with our two sons and some of the locals who knew still ask after them, even though they are now both adults and no longer go with us. I find Italians generally have a good sense of humour and that is also very evident in Sorrento. Many of the locals are more that happy to share a joke or two. The evening 'passegiatta' brings out all the locals in their finery, mingling with tourists from the hotels and cruise ships which stay there. Dressing... Read review

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Advantages: Pleasant old town, beautiful scenery
Disadvantages: Few proper beaches, inflated prices

...the station you cut through a modern shopping centre with a very cafes and souvenir shops. This is not the real Sorrento! Do not be tempted to stop but carry one following the main road which takes you past some of the loveliest hotels in the area, to the main square, Piazza Tasso. The first thing that struck me about Sorrento was that it's geared very much towards the English - cafes offering all-day breakfasts, English football games live on television and most shop notices written in English. Not really my cup of tea but early on in the day before the organised coach trippers arrive, the streets of Sorrento are quiet enough to stroll around and enjoy. Our target in Sorrento though was the beach - well the sea, anyway. This area of the Italian coast has few sandy beaches and most that are sandy are private - you either can't use them or you... Read review

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